SCSD alumna a leader, innovator in speech-language pathology field

With a master’s degree from Florida State University’s School of Communication Science & Disorders and a diverse background in speech-language pathology, Carmen Vitton is thriving as chief operating officer of an in-house therapy provider, while also collaborating on innovation of new tools in speech-language pathology. When she graduated from Florida State 27 years ago, Vitton …

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SCSD graduate student wins American Association of University Women grant

Florida State University School of Communication Science & Disorders (SCSD) first-year graduate student Stephanie Brown received a Career Development Grant of $11,000 from the American Association of University Women (AAUW) for the upcoming academic year. Brown, who earned an undergraduate degree in early childhood education from Valdosta State University in 2007, taught in the classroom …

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SCSD doctoral graduate makes immediate impact on University of Northern Colorado faculty

It may be less than a year since Derek Headley graduated with a doctorate from Florida State University’s School of Communication Science & Disorders, but he is already making an impact as a member of the University of Northern Colorado’s (UNC) faculty. Headly joined UNC’s Department of Audiology and Speech Language Sciences faculty last fall …

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CCI students recognized at Celebration of Graduate Student Excellence

Three College of Communication & Information graduate students were honored by Florida State University’s Graduate School at the annual Celebration of Graduate Student Excellence at the Honors, Scholars, and Fellows House on April 9. The event sponsored by The Graduate School, the Office of Research, and the Congress of Graduate Students, recognizes FSU’s graduate students for …

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CCI students present at FSU Undergrad Research Symposium

Over a dozen students in the Florida State University College of Communication & Information (FSU CCI) presented their original research or creative works at the 14th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium.  It took place from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 1, 2014, at the Honors, Scholars and Fellows House. This event provided a unique opportunity for undergraduate student …

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CCI trio earns University Teaching Awards

Florida State University recognized faculty members from the School of Communication and School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD) for their excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching for the 2013-14 academic year. Arthur Raney, the James E. Kirk Professor of Communication and Director of Doctoral Studies in the School of Communication, claimed the University Undergraduate Teaching Award.  It is …

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SCSD doctoral student wins Graduate Student Research and Creativity Award

Florida State University School of Communication Science & Disorders doctoral student Rachel Johnson received a Graduate Student Research and Creativity Award from the university’s Graduate School for her research involving a creative treatment approach for apraxia of speech. Johnson is one of just six award winners of the award, which recognizes students for their outstanding research and creative productivity within their programs. …

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